Packers Preseason: Looking Ahead To The Colts
by Brandon on Aug 23, 2010 9:01 AM CDT
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This is a short week for the Green Bay Packers. The Colts travel to Green Bay for a Thursday night game. It's on ESPN for those that have been shut out so far by the regional broadcast and the ongoing battle your local cable provider has had with the NFL Network. Only two practices are open to the public this week, Monday evening and Tuesday morning, so there should be little news, except updates on injuries.
As far as what to expect from the Colts? Expect a Packer victory. Not because the Packers will prove themselves superior, but because the Colts are 0-2 this preseason and usually lose their preseason games. Looking back, the Colts have only had a single preseason victory in each of the past three seasons.
On the other hand, this might mean that the Colts are due for their annual win. QB Aaron Rodgers certainly doesn't have anything left to prove this preseason and he might be pulled early. They might want to give QB Matt Flynn a chance with the first team offense. Also, 3rd string QB Graham Harrell only attempted a single pass against the Seahawks (before he practiced handing the ball off several times) and they might want to get a better look at him. Without Rodgers on hand to provide a couple TDs before he takes a seat, it might be hard to generate enough offense for a win.
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I like the idea of sitting A-Rod
This is the best chance we have to examine our backup QB situation with the first-team offense against a first-team defense of a Super Bowl team. But, I really doubt it. As I’ve said during the Browns game, McCarthy is like a kid playing with his favorite toy when it comes to Rodgers. He just wouldn’t put it down.
Besides that, I hope to see continuation from Brandon Jackson. I still have faith in this guy.
The Dude abides
why have faith in B.Jack?
what has he done?
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play very well this preseason
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by blackoutsox on Aug 23, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I’ve spoken out as much as anyone on here about Jackson but hey he’s looked great so far so I’ll give him another chance this season. I hope we don’t have to give him too many chances (meaning I hope Grant is healthy) but I think he’s improved a little each year so he could be pretty good.
Yeah, I’ve never really been impressed with Jackson but I do have to admit he does look much faster. Hopefully he’ll become more of a contributor for us this season. He should be better as a 3rd down Rb.
by packallday555 on Aug 26, 2010 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Roles
Kinda hard to be impressed w/ him when all he is basically asked to do is be a 3rd down pass blocker for Rodgers! Its not the kinda role thats going to get you noticed by fans. Being behind Grant, who the Packers seem to give ALL the carries to doesn’t exactly give you an opportunity. I’ld like to see him used on kick returns beside his 3rd down role and some increased chances running the ball.
Good point. I think he has looked pretty good returning kicks so far and totally agree. It’d be nice to see him get some carries tonight against some of the Colts first stringers too.
When I first heard about him changing his diet and all that I didn’t think anything would come of it but he really does look like he’s in better shape, and added some speed/quickness. He’s actually got me kind of excited, which isn’t how I’ve felt about him in the past.
by packallday555 on Aug 26, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Sit Him
Other than one or two series Rogers shouldn’t play, he doesn’t need the work and if he gets hurt you can kiss the chances of the playoffs good-bye.
I really liked what I saw from BJ running the ball, he was decisive and hit the hole hard.
I'd love to come to this game.
I have been a long time fan of the Packers, only slightly behind the Colts for me. I have never been to Lambeau Field, and I would love to see any game there. It’s only preseason, but the third game is always the most exciting. And considering the opponents, this will be fun for me.
By the way, this year I’m DVR’ing every Packers game as well as the Colts game. I missed some Packers games last season because of the schedule conflicts, and I was wondering what might be the best way to go back and watch them before this season starts. It would help me get a better bead on some of the players. By the way, this site does a great job with that as well.
Looking forward to Thursday!
Justin Harrell
Okay, I watched the first pre-season game and Harrell looked pretty good. I just he was out a few days w/back soreness. What does everyone think? Will he stick it out and contribute?
by Bleedinggreenandgold on Aug 23, 2010 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
Harrell
He missed one day due to the back soreness then a couple more due to his wife giving birth the their 1st child. I missed most of the game vs Sea, but liked what I saw in the preseason opener… I actually think he makes the 53 man roster. We need another big body beside Pickett who can play LDE. And Harrell is the best alternative at this point. He was also productive as an inside pass rusher in the preseason opener.
Harrell
I thought he moved the O-line of the Browns around (granted 2nd and 3rd string) but he showed good strength against them. I would like to see him have a productive season and not become another, dare I say, Jamal Reynolds
by Bleedinggreenandgold on Aug 23, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he should punt
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by blackoutsox on Aug 23, 2010 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
between the game and commercials
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Green in the UFL?!?!
What have the offensive coaches been smoking. Grant is not the answer. We always draft some dude in the 6th round who we know will look pathetic against Grant. He doesn’t do anything until the second half of the season after our opponents have been nicked up and injured. Green should still be there because he’s a hoss and can punish any lineman or linebacker stupid enough to get in his way when he’s running downhill! I’m not sure about keeping Aaron out of the game on Thursday. I thought the 3rd game was when we went at it “for real” and then you rest your starters and evaluate 2nd and 3rd string the final game?
Ahman is my favorite Packer Ever!
But he can’t handle a full time NFL role anymore. Typical 30+ yr old RB… He’s done. Nothing wrong w/ Grant. He’s not special but he’s a good zbs RB. Green can do it in a VERY limited role, but theres a reason no other NFL team haven’t come calling!!!
by Strohman on Aug 23, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who else have they drafted?
Really it only strengthens your point, but the Packers have only brought in undrafted guys of late. So there you have Lumpkin and Sutton. I guess Wynn would fit your description in addition to Starks (Wynn was a 7th I believe). The last guy around this is Brandon Jackson who was actually brought in before Grant.
I think more than trying to highlight Grant I just think that the Packers just don’t place a high value on RB’s right now in general. Grant they got for basically nothing, the rest (with the exception of Jackson) have been either very low picks or UFA’s. So that’s the pattern.
Here’s my radical question though….why is that wrong?
The Packers offense is really the least of our concerns and we are not a run first team. I know, I know it would add balance and help run down the clock, but really don’t need an AP or CJ type back to do that. In fact, Grant works out fairly well for that basic pounding type back.
Add on top of that the notion that bringing in a RB is kinda like buying a new car or getting a computer. As soon as you drive that car off the lot it’s devalued. Or give the computer about two months and it’s already behind what’s out now. RB’s get chewed up and spit out. They have short careers with a ceiling that virtually no RB can escape. If that’s the case, and the core of our team is built through the draft, why spend such a high pick on someone who won’t be around long? Especially when you can get a player who is rated just as high that should have a longer career. FA are worse yet since they always have lost some of the tread on their tires.
by PackApologist on Aug 23, 2010 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
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